London, UK – Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo, founder of NightOwlGPT, has been named a finalist for the prestigious She Shapes AI Awards 2024/25 in the AI & Learning category. This award recognizes innovators using artificial intelligence to advance education, digital inclusivity, and lifelong learning.
Lamentillo, alongside fellow finalists Floretta M. (Hola Soy Violetta) and Ndipabonga Atanga (Batazia), is being recognized for her work in expanding access to knowledge, preserving endangered languages, and leveraging AI to create more inclusive learning environments. Through NightOwlGPT, she is pioneering AI-driven solutions to bridge the digital divide and ensure that AI supports linguistic and cultural preservation—particularly for low-resource languages with complex morphology that are often underrepresented in mainstream AI models.
“I’m honored to be recognized alongside such inspiring innovators. At NightOwlGPT, our mission is to democratize AI access and ensure that no language—and no community—is left behind in the digital age,” said Lamentillo.
She Shapes AI Event & Its Global Impact
The inaugural She Shapes AI Event and Award Ceremony will take place in London, UK, on 18th February 2025. The event will be hosted by University College London’s School of Management at their prestigious Canary Wharf venue, bringing together AI leaders, researchers, and innovators committed to shaping a more inclusive digital future.
In an exciting development, She Shapes AI has been selected as an affiliated event to the Paris AI Action Summit, further amplifying the initiative’s impact on AI ethics, policy, and innovation. This global recognition highlights the increasing importance of AI in education, digital equity, and cultural preservation.
NightOwlGPT: AI for Digital Inclusivity & Language Preservation
NightOwlGPT is an AI-driven platform dedicated to preserving endangered languages, enhancing digital accessibility, and ensuring AI represents all cultures and communities. Incubated under LSE Generate, NightOwlGPT is focused on developing scalable, affordable AI solutions tailored for low-resource languages and marginalized communities.
By pioneering AI solutions that bridge linguistic gaps and promote accessibility, NightOwlGPT aims to ensure that no culture, language, or community is left behind in the fast-evolving AI landscape.
Supporting AI for Good
The She Shapes AI Awards celebrate innovators who are using AI as a tool for education, inclusion, and global empowerment. The winners will be announced at the February 18th event in London, where leaders from across the AI ecosystem will showcase how technology can drive real-world change.